Which NHL teams might trade for Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson? Here are three teams that make sense to make a move for the offensive defenseman.

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Karlsson, 34, has two years remaining beyond 2024-25 on an eight-year contract that pays him $11.5 million annually and has a full no-movement clause. The Penguins are paying $10 million of Karlsson's contract, as $1.5 million was retained by the San Jose Sharks in the blockbuster trade that sent Karlsson to Pittsburgh on Aug. 6, 2023.

Erik Karlsson is in his second season with the Penguins. How is it going? Let’s say he, uh… In fact, let’s say we expected more from him in Pittsburgh when Kyle Dubas went to get him from San Jose.

Things get questionable, however, when the topic of Erik Karlsson pops up ... Much more affordable for a ton of teams around the NHL. Karlsson has struggled with the Penguins, especially since ...

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson ahead of the 2023-24 season, it seemed like he would be a key piece of an organization looking for one more